FCC Probe Into NPR, PBS Denounced as 'Attack on the Freedom of the Press' | Common Dreams
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U.S. press freedom advocates this week forcefully condemned Republican Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr's investigation into National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service that could lead to stripping them of government funding.

“The FCC chair is clearly undertaking an effort to bully and intimidate independent journalism, which is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes where democracy is under siege,” said one critic.

  • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    7 hours ago

    So, no blame to the prior-candidate for not listening to those protests? Or the followup candidate who agreed with the prior?